of Clinton, AR

July 14, 1943 - June 24, 2023

Corrine Kay (Biehl) Weatherly, 79, of Clinton, Arkansas passed away June 24, 2023.

Corrine was born July 14, 1943 in Lexington, Nebraska to the late George and Eileen (Batie) Biehl. She graduated from Lexington High School in 1961 and furthered her education at Kearney State College. She married Dean Weatherly on October 25, 1963.

Corrine was a lifelong seamstress, designing and making countless formals, pageant and wedding gowns, theatrical and dance costumes. She said, "I had a needle in my hand by the time I was 2. By the age of 7, I could sew by myself".

Corrine became active in 4-H as a child and participated in many aspects of the fair. Over her lifetime involvement, Corrine was a national award winner with livestock and showmanship as a youth. After leaving Nebraska and relocating to the Clinton, Arkansas area in 1976, Corrine became active with Van Buren County Fair. She served on the board from 1979 - 2023 and as Fair Manager 1984-2023. She was inducted into the Arkansas State Fair Hall of Fame in 2014. In 2017, Corrine was crowned Sr. Mrs. Arkansas State Fair Queen. She said, "I love the fair industry. It's my life and what I enjoy most".

Corrine was very active throughout the community and touched many lives. In 2021, Corrine was honored with "Van Buran County Woman of the Year".

Corrine is survived by her husband and their children: Terri Weatherly, Karena (Kenny) DeYoung, Daniel (Shawna) Weatherly, Denise (Chris) Weatherly-Green; 11 grandchildren & 3 great-grandchildren and her siblings: Dale (Judy) Biehl, Dave (CIndy) Biehl, Carol (Jim Sandau).

A Celebration of Life will be held on her 80th birthday, Friday, July 14 from 2-4 p.m. at the Van Buren County Fair Grounds in the Graham-Weatherly Building.

Memorials in her honor may be given to Van Buren County Fair or Clinton United Methodist Church.

Obituary Provided By:
Roller-McNutt Funeral Home
Highway 65 South
Clinton, AR  72031
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com